the wooden canal boat society limited

Activities & Mission

Helping people experiencing loneliness and social exclusion by providing volunteering and employment opportunities through the preservation of historic wooden canal boats, boat recycling trips and a charity shop. Offering wellbeing breaks for disadvantaged people and those with depression or mental illness. Preserving traditional boat building skills and the heritage surrounding these boats.

Fundraising

See where The Wooden Canal Boat Society Limited is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Bolton Manchester City Oldham Stockport Tameside Trafford Cheshire East Lancashire Staffordshire Cheshire West & Chester

Financial Information

Latest Income

£49,980

Latest Expenditure

£59,948

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 119.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 119.9%

Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2024	£49,980	£59,948	0 / 20
2023	£77,142	£66,050	0 / 20
2022	£68,281	£65,446	0 / 25
2021	£77,403	£19,176	0 / 12
2020	£51,534	£12,125	0 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Details

Address

173 Stamford Street Central
Ashton under Lyne
Greater Manchester
OL6 7PS

general@wcbs.org.uk

Website

wcbs.org.uk

Registration Date

30 May 1998

Status

Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number

3104856

Charity Number

1069820

Trustees

Elizabeth Stanford

Alistair James Leaman

Sectors & Classifications

Charitable activities Charity and VCS support Economic and community development Education Environment Health Heritage Social welfare

Also Known As

WOODEN CANAL BOAT SOCIETY LIMITED